Vietnam's 106 golds put it 10 times ahead of runner-up at Pickleball World Cup
Vietnam News 12:17 05/09/2026Vietnam has won 106 gold medals and 244 medals overall after five days of competition at the 2026 Heineken Pickleball World Cup in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, with 10 times as many golds as runner-up South Korea.
Da Nang grants free entry to Tien Son arena for Pickleball World Cup
Vietnam News 22:42 03/09/2026Locals and tourists can enjoy free entry to Tien Son Sports Arena in Da Nang City, central Vietnam to watch the ongoing Heineken Pickleball World Cup 2026, the municipal Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism announced on Thursday.
Pickleball World Cup opens in Da Nang, features over 5,000 athletes from 65 countries, territories
Vietnam News 10:37 03/09/2026The Heineken Pickleball World Cup 2026 officially opened in Da Nang on Wednesday, bringing together more than 5,000 athletes from 65 countries and territories, with the city hoping the international sporting event will serve as a bridge for cultural exchange, tourism and friendship among nations.
Vietnam to host 1st World Cup pickleball tournament for entrepreneurs in September
Vietnam News 15:36 10/07/2026Vietnam will host the inaugural World Entrepreneur Tournament – World Cup Pickleball, the first international pickleball competition exclusively for entrepreneurs, investors, business executives, founders, and other members of the business community, in Da Nang City from September 2 to 4, 2026.
Man dies while playing pickleball in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 12:01 22/06/2026Police in Vung Tau Ward, Ho Chi Minh City confirmed on Sunday they were investigating the death of a 51-year-old man who collapsed while playing pickleball at a local court.
Da Nang to host Pickleball World Cup 2026
Vietnam News 13:59 25/04/2026Da Nang City, central Vietnam has been selected to host the Pickleball World Cup 2026, marking the first time the global tournament will be staged in Asia.
Pickleball world number one Waters to make international debut in Vietnam
Vietnam News 15:17 11/03/2026Pickleball world number one Anna Leigh Waters will make her international debut next month at the PPA Tour Asia's Hanoi Cup in Vietnam, organisers said on Tuesday, as the paddle sport continues its push into new global markets.
Pickleball star Federico Staksrud to headline Vietnam tour
Ho Chi Minh City 11:50 23/01/2026Top-ranked pickleball player Federico Staksrud will arrive in Ho Chi Minh City to headline the Miami Pickleball Club - Legend Tour 2026, scheduled for January 28-29.
Romanian man suffers sudden cardiac arrest after playing pickleball in Hanoi
Vietnam News 12:49 31/12/2025A 50-year-old Romanian man suffered a sudden cardiac arrest after playing pickleball with friends at a sports facility in Hanoi, but he was successfully saved thanks to timely emergency intervention by doctors a few days ago.
'Acoustic hazard': Noise complaints spark Vietnam pickleball wars
In-Depth 15:14 28/12/2025The piercing pop-pop of pickleball paddles starts before sunrise and ends after midnight at dozens of newly built courts across Hanoi, as residents relish one of Vietnam's fastest-growing sports -- or rage at the noise it makes.
American pickleball legend Kyle Yates joins Ho Chi Minh City-based sports academy
Ho Chi Minh City 14:15 16/12/2025Kyle Yates, a legendary American pickleball player, has officially joined the D-Joy Academy in Ho Chi Minh City as its head coach.
Pickleball group’s claim of 16 million Vietnamese players draws scrutiny
Vietnam News 16:56 27/11/2025Vietnamese media and social networks have circulated claims that 16 million people in Vietnam play pickleball, but the figure is based on extrapolated survey data from a regional pickleball organization rather than official statistics.
